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Virginia Burleson

Virginia Burleson

DeSoto,TX

Summary

Accomplished RN with a proven track record at Parkland Hospital, showcasing expertise in tracheostomy care and exceptional collaboration with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in both infant CPR and critical thinking, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring high-quality, direct nursing care and patient assessments. Compassionate Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medication administration. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient care and positive outcomes. Highly qualified RN with broad experience in critical care, patient education, and team leadership. Specialized skills include acute patient care, health assessments, and medical documentation. Notable strengths: superior communication abilities, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to fostering collaborative relationships within healthcare teams. Past work highlights include implementing quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction and reduced readmission rates.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

RN

Parkland Hospital
Dallas, TX
02.1978 - 10.2024
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to effectively problem solve challenging clinical scenarios.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure best practice for patient outcomes.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
  • Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.

RN

Pediatric Home Health
Dallas, TX
01.2011 - 06.2015
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Provided in home care, CPT, and respiratory treatments.
  • Managed care of trach patients.
  • Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

El Centro College
Dallas, TX
05-1985

Skills

  • Infant CPR certified
  • Feeding pumps
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Patient assessments
  • Ventilator support
  • BLS
  • NRP
  • CCRN
  • Direct patient care
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Medical assessment
  • Direct nursing care
  • Documentation and charting

Timeline

RN

Pediatric Home Health
01.2011 - 06.2015

RN

Parkland Hospital
02.1978 - 10.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

El Centro College
Virginia Burleson